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The Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNMIK Caroline Ziadeh strongly condemns the attacks against the Kosovo police in recent days and calls for the perpetrators to be held accountable. The rule of law is fundamental to peace and security. We call on all to exercise…

Nord-Kivu :MONUSCO Encourages the Population of Kabasha to Collaborate with the Security forces. Photo Monusco/Blaise Makasi Collaboration between the population and the Security Forces is key in the implementation of the Protection of Civilians’ mandate by MONUSCO Force and the Armed Forces of the…

Prized assets and companions, and their owners, gathered en masse when UNMISS peacekeepers from India offered free veterinarian services to communities in and around Renk. UPPER NILE STATE – “Livestock is life for us,” says Anyang Agou Adop, Executive Director of Renk county, in South Sudan’s Upper…

A newly constructed humanitarian hub in hard-to-access Raja County will make it easier to assist the growing number of previously displaced people returning to their homes. WESTERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL STATE – Trust-building initiatives, installing a Radio Miraya transmitter in the area, rehabilitated…

In her first biannual address to the Security Council as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of UNMIK, Ms. Caroline Ziadeh urged Pristina and Belgrade to engage constructively and more actively in the EU-facilitated Dialogue. “While this process has led to meaningful…

Protection of civilians and how to go about it was the topic at a recent workshop in Mangala, Central Equatoria State. Photo: Taban Geofrey Koma/UNMISS Internally displaced persons, local authorities, military, and police recently gathered in Mangala town for a training on protection of civilians…

Female troops are key to the peacekeeping efforts of Ghana's contingent in Unity State. They, and their male colleagues, were recently awarded medals for their great performance. Photos: Roseline Nzelle Nkwelle/UNMISS Take a bow, Ghana. No less than 696 of your finest sons (594) and daughters (102)…

KINSHASA: MONUSCO Budget at the Heart of the Visit by UN General Assembly Commission. Photo Monusco/Ascain Zigbia-Tayoro A delegation from the Fifth Committee of the UN General Assembly paid a working visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, from April 18 to 22, 2022, as part of the preparations…

Beni: Beni: MONUSCO Funds a Public Lighting System as Part of the Efforts to Fight Insecurity Photo Monusco/Michael Ali MONUSCO inaugurated a public lighting system a few days ago in Mavivi, ​​the territory of Beni. This solar energy-powered lighting system provides lighting for the road section…

Local authorities, security organs and community leaders in Aweil receiving a refresher on protection of civilians and the UNMISS mandate. Photo: Deng Mou/UNMISS NORTHERN BAHR-EL-GHAZAL STATE- With protection of civilians being the primary responsibility of the government, local authorities in South…

Juba, 25 April 2022: The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) strongly condemns the widespread sexual violence, killings including beheadings, burning alive of civilians, and attacks on humanitarians in Leer County. These are among the human rights violations documented during a surge in violence…

During the night of 24 to 25 April, UNIFIL detected a rocket being launched from south Lebanon toward Israel. Head of Mission and Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro was in immediate contact with authorities on both sides of the Blue Line to urge restraint. Nonetheless, the Israel Defense…